Book Giveaway For A Legacy of Madness: Recovering My Family from Generations of Mental Illness

[close] Endorsed by former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, this book has journalist Tom Davis tracing his family through five generations of various mental health disorders, including depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and alcoholism. Five generations met self-destruction, but in the end, the family found recovery and hope. In a cultural that watches its heroes, such as Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson, succumb to personal demons, this book offers an alternative to those who believe they can fight through their troubled lives. "A Legacy of Madness" is appearing on best-seller lists that deal with mental health, and it's available at many booksellers, including Barnes and Noble and Amazon. Davis, who suffered from eating disorders himself, is touring the United States to promote this 288-page work of nonfiction. Mrs. Carter says "A Legacy of Madness breaks down the barriers of silence that shroud mental illnesses within families for generations ... By sharing the story of his family history and his own personal journey, Tom Davis provides hope and inspiration to others." [close]